The divide and rule method is a common solving method, which can predigest the scope of questions and reduce the complexity of computing.

分治法是一种常用的问题求解方法，可以简化问题规模，降低计算复杂度。

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The dozen-odd forces, each loyal to individual commanders and politicians, were the divide-and-rule method by which the late Yasser Arafat, Mr Abbas's predecessor, held on to power.

ECONOMIST: The Palestinian territories